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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.54, 11,442.48 and 4,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.54, 11,442.48 and 4,514.82 is: 6,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.54 : 11,442.48 = 4,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.54/11,442.48 = 4,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.54x = 11,442.48 × 4,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.54x = 51,660,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,660,737.55/8,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.54

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